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Beijing Issues Red Alert For Air Pollution
Beijing is likely to see this year's worst smog in the coming days, with the authorities issuing a red alert for air pollution.
Russia, Syria Preparing Rebels' Evacuation From Aleppo: Ministry
Russia's defence ministry said Thursday it was working with the Syrian authorities to prepare the evacuation of the remaining rebels in war-torn eastern Aleppo.
Donald Trump Meets Top Silicon Valley Executives Including Satya Nadella
The purpose of the meeting, the transition team said in a readout, was to begin a conversation and partnership "in order to spark innovation and create more jobs" in the US, particularly for working Americans.
Australian Minister Hints at Following India’s Example, Demonetise $100 Note
Australia may follow India and demonetise its highest currency note, $100.
'US Should Supplement TPP by Inking Treaties With China, India'
The US must not abandon the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and should supplement it by negotiating bilateral investment treaties with China and India to respond to the growing Chinese activism in Asia, a former US diplomat said.
Take Steps to De-escalate Violence in Syria's Aleppo: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama has asked his top aides to take steps to de-escalate the violence and push for humanitarian access in Aleppo, hours after the UN said pro-government forces have killed at least 82 civilians including women and children in the bes...
Donald Trump Names ExxonMobil's Rex Tillerson US Secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his choice of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state, hailing him as "among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world."
11 Arrested Over Links With Nice Terror Attack
French police on Monday arrested 11 persons suspected of being involved in a truck attack in which 86 people were killed in southern city of Nice last July, local radio reported.
Israel's First F-35 Fighter Jets Land As President-elect Donald Trump Blasts Costs
With US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter in Israel for the arrival of the first two of 50 of the warplanes bought from aerospace giant Lockheed Martin, Trump lashed out on Twitter against the programme.
Syrian Army Seizes Major Southeast Aleppo District
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad seized the Sheikh Saeed district early Monday after fierce clashes ongoing since the previous afternoon.
Low Visibility Claims 14 Lives in Pakistan in Separate Mishaps
At least 14 persons were killed in fog-related accidents in Pakistan's Punjab province on Sunday.
Islamic State Suicide Bomber Kills 35 Yemen Soldiers
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.
At Least 45 Killed in Nigeria Twin Suicide Attacks
Two female suicide bombers killed 45 people and wounded 33 others when they detonated their explosives in a crowded market in Nigeria's restive northeast, the emergency service has said.
South Korea's President Loses Power But Keeps Title, House, Salary
South Korean President Park Geun-hye's impeachment Friday has stripped her of power — but not the perks. Even as her prime minister governs in her stead, Park gets to keep living at the presidential Blue House, using her official car and plane, collecting...
Donald Trump to Pick Retired General Kelly for Homeland Security
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate retired Marine General John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security, CBS News reported on Wednesday.
Pakistan Court Warns Nawaz Sharif on Plea Challenging His 'Knighthood'
The honourary 'knighthood' title given to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 has been challenged in the Lahore High Court.
